Melissamds17

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1. Start of Theray

   Melissamds17 replied to Melissamds17's topic in MDS

   Hi Talino, Yes, Pt is managed medicare and I did not combine DCRA with 5 day since we don't submit the pps assess with manage rug or level . However I was having trouble to close the SOT/5D-day assessment. Thanks to you now I know the trick, again yo...

2. Start of Theray

   Melissamds17 posted a topic in MDS

   We had a new admission on 2/17 and pt had to be sent to the hospital on 2/19. We opened a 5day assessment/ SOT and DRNA separately since pt is manage/Level. I couldn't close my 5 day assessment. I was expecting it since the 5 day assessment does n...

3. Correction to Prior Assessment

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   I have a patient who sustained a fall on 3/19/16 with major injury. I completed an Annual assessment with ARD 4/11/16 and I coded for fall with major injury. Today I discovered that was a mistake since the most recent assessment was a discharge asses...

4. New diagnosis

   Melissamds17 replied to Melissamds17's topic in MDS

   Thank you Talino for your support, I really appreciate it.

5. New diagnosis

   Melissamds17 replied to Melissamds17's topic in MDS

   Thank you Talino I have another pt with annual assessment ARD 01/16/17 and Per Weight Change Note dated 01/11/17 Pt loss (22%)X30day. Per Weight Change Note dated 01/20/17, Pt gained (5.8%)x1week. In this case where I have only one area of change I...

6. New diagnosis

   Melissamds17 posted a topic in MDS

   I have a resident recently readmitted from hospital with new diagnosis of Acute Leukemia. Resident has unintentional weight loss related to leukemia, chemo as evidenced by & weight loss x3 weeks. I was on PTOs and another MDS opened an annual as...

7. Certification

   Melissamds17 replied to Melissamds17's topic in MDS

   Talino I really appreciate your support to everyone in this forum and sharing your knowledge. My facility doesn't require to be certified. I just found out that the facility will pay for the courses I take individually, however I need to show them th...

8. Certification

   Melissamds17 posted a topic in MDS

   2017 would be my third year as an MDS coordinator. and I am planning to sign up for my RAC CT courses! I am scared I heard a lot of MDS with over 10 years of experience failed the exam for 3 times. I need as much advice I can get to pass the exam I ...